Douglas Stewart, 89, of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away September 26, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Stewart; loving father of Elizabeth (Jamie), Mary (Angel), and Helen; proud grandfather of Daniel, Mariana, Isabel and Emma.
Douglas was born in Charlotte, NC on February 23, 1937, the youngest child of Helen and Joe Stewart. Douglas graduated from Myers Park High School in 1955 and went on to complete a degree in History and Greek from Davidson College in North Carolina. In 1970 he completed a master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois in New Testament Studies.
He was in the service of Christ for over 50 years, serving alongside his wife, with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, in Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico and the United States. He came to love Latin America deeply. He was respected as a mentor, teacher and pastor. He was passionate about ministering to college students and young adults.
He enjoyed birdwatching, bicycling, and traveling. He was an avid sports fan, he especially loved the Chicago Bears, Cubs and Bulls, and his beloved Tar Heels. He enjoyed sharing a good meal with family and friends, going to the movies, getting to know people, and serving God with his wife, Marilyn, to whom he was married for 54 years. He took great delight in being with his children and grandchildren doing things to bring joy to their lives.
He lived a life led by his love of Christ and commitment to serving others. He was deeply loved and respected by family and friends and will be greatly missed. With his passing, heaven has gained, and earth has lost.
Visitation will be at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Wheaton, from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Memorial Service will be held at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N Main St, Wheaton at 12 pm, on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Douglas’ honor may be directed to Compa, IFES in Mexico. US donors; Outside of the US
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.