Cheshire Twp., Allegan, MI, died Monday, July 18, 2005 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lindalou was born December 1, 1959 in Plainwell, MI, the daughter of Carl D. and Marie K. (Opperman) Petersen. She had been a self-employed truck driver for 15 years. She enjoyed being around the farm and her beloved horse, William. Surviving are her fiancAC., Matthew Erving of Allegan; father, Carl Petersen of Plainwell; 1 brother and his wife, Carl "Pete" and Judy Beth Petersen of Sterling Heights; 2 sisters, Judy Petersen of Allegan and Katherine (Terry) Harrison of Pullman; uncle and aunt, Ken and Lee Opperman of Otsego; 3 nephews, Kenneth Harrison, Carl Petersen and Robbie Petersen; many friends, including Cindy Jean Milbrand. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie, in 2005. Friends may meet with the family from 5:30 p.m. Thursday until time of service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel. Rev. G. Patrick White officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.