Gilbert J. Duran, 65 of Des Plaines was born May 26, 1950 in Hoehne, CO to Albert and Cordelia (nee Martinez) Duran and passed away suddenly December 3, 2015. Gilbert was the beloved husband of Mary Lucker; loving father of Gilbert E. (Nora) Duran and Christy L. Duran; cherished grandfather of Trinity, Gilbert Jr., Kaden, Gavin and Madelyn; dear brother of Rosemary (Robert) Trujillo, Gloria (Paul) Olderr and the late Judy Congenie; fond nephew of Helen (Wally) Cebula; beloved cousin to many and also survived by his former wife Sharon Wisel. Memorial visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 3:00 PM until time of memorial service 8:00 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Interment will be private.