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Theresa Falcon-Cullinan Obituary
PEORIA - Dr. Theresa S. Falcon-Cullinan, 64, of Peoria passed away at her family residence on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at 11:55 p.m. surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Aug. 7, 1945, in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Juanita Enriquez Macalalag and Francisco Macalalag. On Aug. 19, 1995, she married Dr. Stephen A. Cullinan. He survives.
Also surviving are five daughters, Mary Jo Falcon-Hackney of Chicago, Ill., Belinda Falcon of Dunlap, Ill., Zenaida Falcon Bartelme of Peoria, Ill., Elizabeth Falcon-Bishop of Dunlap, Ill., and Sarah Theresa Falcon of Springfield, Ill.; two stepsons, David Cullinan of San Rafael, Calif., and Derk Cullinan of New York, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Makaela Theresa Cullinan, Theresa Falcon Bartelme and Samuel Scott Bishop.
Dr. Falcon graduated from University of San Carlos, Cebu, Philippines; the University of Santo Thomas Medical School, Manila, Philippines; and the Bradley University Executive MBA program.
She was a successful woman who made outstanding contributions to education, the health care industry and her community. She was an obstetrician-gynecologist in central Illinois for more than three decades, delivering thousands of babies in the area.
She was founder and CEO of the Falcon Center for Women; president, CEO and medical director of Women's Health, Health Professionals, LTD.; and had been a professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
She was a staff physician at all three Peoria hospitals, serving as co-chair and chairperson of the OB-GYN department of Proctor and Methodist as well as president of the OB-GYN Society in Peoria. She served on the advisory board of the Peoria Medical Society and the medical advisory board of Midstate College.
Last year she was given the Spirit Award by the Cancer Centre for the Living and was inducted into the Bradley University Centurion Society.
Earlier this year, the Bradley EMBA program was named the Theresa S. Falcon Executive MBA program, the first EMBA in the world to be named for a woman.
Dr. Falcon was an avid philanthropist and volunteer. She was a member of the Easter Seals Board of Directors and the Creve Coeur Club Board of Governors.
She was a member of the Doctors Mayo Society, Principal Benefactor and Mayo Clinic. She was also a member of the Presidents Council, Laureate Circle for the University of Illinois Foundation and St. Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Heights.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, with Msgr. William A. Watson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the cathedral. A private family burial will be held. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials and donations can be made to University of Illinois College of Medicine, The Dr. Theresa S. Falcon-Cullinan Professorship of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1747 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 302, Chicago, IL 60608-1203; Bradley University, Falcon EMBA; Cancer Center for Healthy Living, Dr. Theresa Falcon Spirit Award Memorial, 5215 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614; Easter Seals or the Mayo Clinic Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theresa Falcon-Cullinan
Amy Smith-Jordan
January 14, 2019
*** To the family of Dr. Falcon***
I am so sorry for the loss of this extraordinary woman. Dr Falcon delivered all three of my daughters. I had my last daughter in October of 2018. I moved away shortly after that and didnt learn until today that she had gained her wings. I was sitting here talking to my 14yr old about her being an OBGYN. I was telling her about how Dr. Falcon came in to my delivery room dressed to the nines. High heels, and very stylish suit. She took off her jacket put on her lab coat, congratulated me, made sure my daughter was ok, washed her hands put back on her jacket, and left. She was an awesome woman. Heaven truly gained an angel. I just want you all to know that you will be in my prayers. Thanks for lending her to so many of us.... Forever grateful.
Cindy Farris-Morano
September 22, 2009
To Mary Jo and Terry,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Robert and Joyce Farris
Daniel and Cindy Morano and family
long hem
September 21, 2009
I know you are in heaven now. You are such a wonderful and kind woman. You will be missed and your kindness will continue forever be with us. May god bless you and your family
Patient - Rose Mary Te-Velpel
September 4, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
HOLLY IRVING
September 4, 2009
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU STEVE AND YOUR FAMILY. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER STEVE HOW HAPPY YOU WERE TO TELL ME THE STORY OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABY GRANDDAUGHTER. THE BEST GIFT OF ALL. I HOPE YOU GET TO SEE HER A LOT. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A PICTURE OF HER. MAYBE YOU COULD E-MAIL ONE TO ME! TAKE CARE & GOD BLESS. [email protected]
Leanna Ludwig
September 4, 2009
I am so sorry to hear that Dr.Falcon has passed. There is a special place for her in Heaven,as she was a very compassionate Dr.I was a patient of her's for the last 20 years.There will be no one as good as she was. May God bless you all.
Erica Burkholder
September 4, 2009
You were a wonderful and beautiful person inside and out. You will be greatly missed. May your family always remember your smile and warm embrace and know you will always be with them.
Bonnie Becker
September 4, 2009
My sympathy and thoughts are with you, Mary Jo, and your family. It seems as if your mom was an amazing woman and will be missed by many. She will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
September 3, 2009
Mary Jo,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you, Ann Pearcy
Kids Hope United
vickie kendrick
September 3, 2009
To the Facon-Cullian Family,Your mother was my doctor friend and a good spirit. You have my deepest condolences and my prayers. May God bless you and strengthen you through these hard times.
Josie Opena Disterhoft
September 3, 2009
Dear Mary Jo
It hurts so much to lose a parent. To lose their physical presence and to know that their departure somehow makes us in charge of our own generation, and the ones after us.
I know the extraordinary spirit of your mother lives in you:
in your irrepressible warmth and generosity. I also know
how you have been connecting with her with absolute
devotion and love in the last part of her journey. Somehow
that closeness will remain with you.
Big hug. Loving prayers, Josie
Padma Siap
September 3, 2009
Dear Mary Jo
My sincere condolences. I understand the pain of your loss as I also lost my mother two years back. I could not go home to Cebu for the funeral because of visa issues. However painful, it is good that you are able to grieve "up close". You are in my prayers, Mary Jo. Take care. Padma
Cathy Gilham
September 3, 2009
Dear MaryJo and Family:
I wish to express my sincere sadness for your loss. Your mother was a great woman and her legacy lives on especially in the memories of her beloved family.
May God continue to Bless all of you,
Cathy Gilham
Kids Hope United
September 3, 2009
To the family of Theresa & Steve: sincerest condolences to all of you. If it were not for Theresa's kindness & friendship, I would not have my two sons. I loved her & all of her family and send you my family's sympathy. Sincerely Melody Conaghan Lenocker, Evergreen CO
September 3, 2009
Dr Cullinan and family,
Keeping you all in my prayers. Deepest condolences. May her soul rest in peace.
Yemi Fatoki, MD.
Father Gary Blake
September 3, 2009
To Dr. Stephen Cullinan & family:
Please know of my prayers for you and your family during this time. I hope that the prayers of others will strengthen you.
In Christ's peace,
Carmen Elizalde
September 3, 2009
Mary Jo, My thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry and all of your family. The nice memories will always live with you and give you comfort.
Love.
Carrmen Elizalde
Carmen Elizalde
September 3, 2009
Mary Jo, My thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry and all of your family. The nice memories will always live with you and give you comfort.
Love.
Carrmen Elizalde
Doug & Bonnie Koke
September 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary C Flores
September 2, 2009
Mary Jo, When I heard of your loss, I quickly said a prayer for all of you that God will strengthen and guide you thru this time of grief. The loss of a loved one is difficult and I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy....
Kareen Nunnally
September 2, 2009
Mary Jo, my condolensences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Please know that my prayers are with you all. Be Blessed, be encouraged and know that there are many who have you in their hearts and minds.
Laura Trotman-Gray
September 2, 2009
Mary Jo,thinking of you and offering you hope and comfort in this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family. (Drake Law '92)
September 2, 2009
Mary Jo, my prayers are with you and your family during this challenging time. God Bless!
Auwilda Kindred
Pam Blowers Castelluccio
September 2, 2009
Mary Jo, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your many beautiful memories of your Mother bring you comfort.
Jennifer Grubb
September 2, 2009
I just wanted to extend my condolences to the family of Theresa. She was my doctor before I moved into the Bloomington, IL area and she was wonderful. She will be greatly missed. If I hadn't moved into the Bloomington area, I would've still had her as my doctor.
Trish Boyer-Geber
September 2, 2009
Mary Jo-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
AOL/SI 1985
Judy Getz
September 2, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cullinan family
September 1, 2009
Our deepest sympathies.
The Hampton's
Debra Cevene
September 1, 2009
my heartfelt sympathies to the
The Theresa Falcon (cullinan) family
theresa was my obgyn in 1982 and she got me through a 9 month pregnancie
with no problems she was a great doctor she delivered my son on november
26 1982 at pekin memorial hospital
we will certinely miss her
Beverly Wysinger
September 1, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michelle & Chris Petri
September 1, 2009
Our heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Dr. Falcon was by my side through 4 unsuccessful pregnancies and showed such compassion and strength when we needed it most. And she was there for the joyful moment when our son was born. I'll never forget her dedication to my health and well-being.
Ruth Kopp
September 1, 2009
Dear Steve and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Theresa was a beautiful, talented, compassionate, brilliant, involved and courageous woman who made a difference in her family, her church and her community. I know you will miss her very much.
I'm so glad you were able to keep her at home through this difficult journey.
Praying that Christ Himself will comfort you in His loving arms,
Ruth Kopp and Bill Holmes
Karen Powell
September 1, 2009
Your family should be so proud to have had this very special and wonderful person in your lives. Although, I did not know her personally, I do know her daughter Mary Jo. Mary Jo, you and your family are in my prayers.
September 1, 2009
Steve and family, I am so sorry to hear about Theresa. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your cousin, Peggy Watson Ebert
Tammy StClair
September 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stacy Barto
September 1, 2009
I am sorry for your loss, I feel so blessed to have had Dr. Falcon as my doctor. She was such a wonderful woman. She will be missed deeply.
September 1, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of this sweet lady. It was great fun working with her and you Dr Cullinan while with HPL. I am grateful for the time I spent with you both and for the time you took teaching me while we worked.
Your friend,
Jan Sniff
September 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you and your family...She was a great physican to work with and had great compassion for her patients...
Sharon Gates
September 1, 2009
Steve and girls I will always have special memories of Dr. Falcon. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She always left a positive impact on whoevers life she touched and sometimes without knowing it. I am grateful to have been one of her nurses and for all the time I had to spend with her. I am sorry for your loss, I lost my mother in Oct. and I can't bear to go to the visitation. I cannot bear to see your mother in that setting. Please, know that I am here and be strong, for your mother would want you to be. Love,Sharon
Mona DiFoggio
September 1, 2009
Mary Jo,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. May you be comforted & proud knowing all the wonderful things your mom has achieved and her love for her family.
September 1, 2009
Our sympathies with your family. She will always be remembered as a woman with spunk.
Sapna Appel
Teri Haupert
September 1, 2009
My heart just fell when I heard of her passing. She leaves such a legacy and I am honored to consider myself a walking legacy of hers. Dr. Falcon-Cullinan began my quest to cancer survival. From one ultrasound she knew I had a very rare form of cancer and performed immediate surgery. She then turned me over to her wonderful husband, Dr. Stephen Cullinan. I have been praying for you both and will be eternally grateful that I was blessed to have you in my life. What a beautiful, talented, intelligent woman we have lost. I can still see her walking into my hospital room after surgery wearing a red suit and my telling her she was so beautiful. She simply said "Now stop that and tell me how you are feeling." Dr. Cullinan, may God bring you & your family swift comfort and peace. I know where Dr. Falcon-Cullinan is now and please rejoice in the fact that you will one day be reunited. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danielle Grochowsky
September 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. She was wonderful! She always had time to listen to what was going on with my health and was genuine in her concern and care for her patients. Again, so sorry for your loss.
Lindsey Ma
September 1, 2009
Thank You for your contributions to women's healthcare in Peoria. You were a good friend and colleague.
Debbra Carter
September 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Falcon's family. As one of her patients, her skill & bed side manner will be missed. Once you had her for a doctor, no one else comes close.
Robyn Moore
September 1, 2009
What a wonderful experience to have known Dr. Falcon. She was a woman to be admired, respected and looked up to. I enjoyed my time at HPL working with her. She will be missed!
My deepest sympathies!
Ted & Celeste Vineski
September 1, 2009
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Cindy Gilliam
September 1, 2009
She was a wonderful OB/GYN. She was always caring and wonderful to me. She also had a great sense of humor. I recall that when I had to have surgery she gave me her cell phone number and told me to call it if I had any questions or was scared of the surgery the next day. I feel very grateful to have gotten to know her and I will never forget her kindness. My deepest sympathy for her family.
DEB JOHNSON
September 1, 2009
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THE SANDY FAMILY THE JOHNSON FAMILY
Virg Black
September 1, 2009
We are sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts of many are with you at this time. May happy memories comfort your pain and grieving. We are sending heartfelt sympathy.
LaSalle County Corrections Nursing Staff
Jim and Katie Owens
September 1, 2009
What an honor to have known Theresa such a beautiful, talented lady who accomplished so much. Our sincere condolences to Steve, her dear family and friends.
September 1, 2009
I am sorry for Dr Falcon's passing but glad to have gotten to know her and have had her as my doctor for about ten years. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Carol Kornmeyer of Pekin, IL.
Veanna Thum
September 1, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Dr. Theresa Falcom was one of the most amazing women I have ever met. Dr. Falcon touched my life 14 years ago as she did so many lives, when she delivered my son. I still remember that night like it was yesterday. My son was delivered around 9:45 p.m. Dr. Falcon was at a social gathering that evening and was called to the hospital for my delivery. When the elevator doors opened and I saw Dr. Falcon emerge, she was absolutely beautiful. In a matter of minutes that little, beautifully dressed woman started asking questions, giving orders and getting to work. A short time later, my son was delivered. Only a few years ago, my daughter visited Dr. Falcon for the first time. During her visit, Dr. Falcon took the time to talk with her about the college she had chosen and how she dreamed of becoming a doctor too. My son is now a health high school freshman and my daughter is now a Biology/Pre-Med student at IWU. Thank you Dr. Falcon! Heaven is a better place today because you are there.
Marie Elderzi
September 1, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
BONITA&FAMILY JUSTICE
September 1, 2009
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND SHE NOW IS WITH JESUS AND IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE PAIN FREE AND AS BEAUTIFUL AS EVER.
Dr. Kent & Andrea Hoffman
September 1, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Theresa Sheff
September 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to Theresa's family, she was a great woman and always had a smile on her face, she delivered my first two children; daughter is 1997 and son in 2000. She will be sadly missed.
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