Joseph August Freels, III, 25, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family; beloved son of Joseph and Michelle; cherished brother of Steven; loving boyfriend of Ashley Lindsey; adored grandson of Joseph (Linda) and Judy Freels; treasured nephew of Joy (Bobby) Driskill, Jill Hjelmgren, Helena (Barney) Corona, Josephine Polanco and Frank, Jerry, Christopher and Helen Hureau; dear cousin and friend of many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Sunday from 3 to 8 PM. Funeral service Monday 10 AM at Irving Park Lutheran Church, 3938 W. Belle Plaine, Chicago. Interment Acacia Park. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to the  American Cancer Society, 100 Tri State Intl., Suite 125, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. For info: (773)-588-5850 or www.cooneyfuneralhome.com