Anita Anne Sabalka, 49, Lincoln, died Monday (11-30-09). Born (3-5-60) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Lawrence and Loretta (Staack) Ahlstrand. Anita enjoyed gardening and animals. She loved her family, kids and grandkids. Raised money for charities.

Family members include husband, Thomas Sabalka; son, Lucas Sabalka and wife, Stacie Kotschwar, Binghamton, N.Y.; daughter, Laurissa and Chris Elgert, Lincoln; grandchildren, Miles and Isabella Elgert; sisters, Sandy Ham, Lincoln, Rita Hydo, Beatrice; brothers, Mark Ahlstrand, Lincoln, David Ahlstrand, Beatrice, Scott Ahlstrand, Washington, D.C. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mona Thompson.

Memorial Service 11 a.m. Friday (12-4-09) Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege. Pastor William Thornton officiating. Memorials to the Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd. (02) or Friendship Home, P. O. Box 30268 (03). No visitation, cremation. Condolences or personal reflection may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com.