Kirkwood Pulse • December 25, 2025
Autogenerated on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 12:07 UTC • 6 stories from the last 36 hours.
Kirkwood Pulse • December 25, 2025
print_schedule_changes: delivery_delay: This week's issue will be delivered later than usual, on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26 and 27. no_issue: There will be no issue published on Jan. 2, 2026. next_issue: The next issue will be published on Jan. 9, 2026. reason: The newspaper will pause printing between Christmas and New Year's to allow employees time with their families. office_hours: limited_hours: From Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, office hours will be limited. contact: Call 314-968-2699 before visiting to confirm if the office is open. normal_hours_resume: Normal hours will resume on Jan. 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. online_updates: Breaking news will continue to be posted online at websterkirkwoodtimes.com and on social media. holiday_message: The staff thanks readers and advertisers for their support and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. deceased: full_name: Robert Joseph “Bob” Malone age: 85 date_of_death: 2025-12-10 birth_date: 1940-10-20 birth_place: Walnut Grove, Missouri family: parents: -: Sylvester Malone -: Elizabeth Malone siblings: -: Maureen Malone -: Terry Malone survivors: brother: Terry Malone sister_in_law: Sally nieces: -: Shannon Bingham -: Erin DeSisto -: Morgan Malone nephews: -: Ryan Malone -: Colin Malone extended_family: -: Mike Bingham -: Dave DeSisto -: Meg Walsh -: Rebecca Malone great_nieces_nephews: several education: university: Saint Louis University degree: Master’s in Business notable_achievements: -: Member of 1959 and 1960 National Champion Soccer Teams -: Inducted into Billiken Hall of Fame in 1995 military_service: branch: Army discharge_status: Honorably Discharged discharge_year: 1968 career: -: Built a successful student loan business helping students finance college education -: Later worked in real estate finance personal_life: hobbies: -: Traveling -: Golf -: Spending time with family and friends self_description: Gentleman at Leisure funeral: location: St. Isidore’s Church, Danville, California date: 2026-01-14 time: 10:30 a.m. reception_location: St. Isidore Room, across the street memorial_requests: in_lieu_of_flowers: Donations to Saint Louis University High School, Robert J. Malone ’58 Scholarship deceased: name: Thomas “Tom” Coulter age: 84 date_of_passing: 2025-12-12 cause: passed peacefully in his sleep family_predeceased: -: William Coulter (father) -: Eileen Coulter (mother) -: William Coulter (brother) -: Joanie Martinez (sister) -: Valerie (granddaughter) survived_by: spouse: Rebecca (Hayden) Coulter children: -: Lisa Hastings -: Robin Brewer (John) -: Jill Jones (Kevin) -: Jeff Coulter (Chris) grandchildren: -: Holly (Steven) -: Chad -: Isaac -: Veronica -: Sabrina -: Buddy -: Jesse great_grandchildren: -: Raegan -: Leo -: Landon personal_life: character: Family man, loving, playful with children and grandchildren hobbies: -: Golf (avid golfer, golf league manager, nickname 'TACO') -: Travel (visited China, Peru, Alaska, France, Italy, England, Ireland, Hawai’i) career: Retired from Ralston Purina after 26 years in telecommunications notable_traits: Storyteller, known for sharing family and bartending stories memorial: event: Memorial Mass date: 2026-01-03 time: 11:00 AM location: Grace Episcopal Church, 514 E. Argonne Dr., Kirkwood, MO 63122
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Stories worth a look
- Webster-Kirkwood Times Holiday Print Schedule (Webster-Kirkwood Times – News) — print_schedule_changes: delivery_delay: This week's issue will be delivered later than usual, on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26 and 27. no_issue: There will be no issue published on Jan. 2, 2026. next_issue: The next issue will be published on Jan. 9, 2026. reason: The newspaper will pause printing between Christmas and New Year's to allow employees time with their families. office_hours: limited_hours: From Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, office hours will be limited. contact: Call 314-968-2699 before visiting to confirm if the office is open. normal_hours_resume: Normal hours will resume on Jan. 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. online_updates: Breaking news will continue to be posted online at websterkirkwoodtimes.com and on social media. holiday_message: The staff thanks readers and advertisers for their support and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
- Robert Joseph “Bob” Malone (Webster-Kirkwood Times – News) — deceased: full_name: Robert Joseph “Bob” Malone age: 85 date_of_death: 2025-12-10 birth_date: 1940-10-20 birth_place: Walnut Grove, Missouri family: parents: -: Sylvester Malone -: Elizabeth Malone siblings: -: Maureen Malone -: Terry Malone survivors: brother: Terry Malone sister_in_law: Sally nieces: -: Shannon Bingham -: Erin DeSisto -: Morgan Malone nephews: -: Ryan Malone -: Colin Malone extended_family: -: Mike Bingham -: Dave DeSisto -: Meg Walsh -: Rebecca Malone great_nieces_nephews: several education: university: Saint Louis University degree: Master’s in Business notable_achievements: -: Member of 1959 and 1960 National Champion Soccer Teams -: Inducted into Billiken Hall of Fame in 1995 military_service: branch: Army discharge_status: Honorably Discharged discharge_year: 1968 career: -: Built a successful student loan business helping students finance college education -: Later worked in real estate finance personal_life: hobbies: -: Traveling -: Golf -: Spending time with family and friends self_description: Gentleman at Leisure funeral: location: St. Isidore’s Church, Danville, California date: 2026-01-14 time: 10:30 a.m. reception_location: St. Isidore Room, across the street memorial_requests: in_lieu_of_flowers: Donations to Saint Louis University High School, Robert J. Malone ’58 Scholarship Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
- Thomas “Tom” Coulter (Webster-Kirkwood Times – News) — deceased: name: Thomas “Tom” Coulter age: 84 date_of_passing: 2025-12-12 cause: passed peacefully in his sleep family_predeceased: -: William Coulter (father) -: Eileen Coulter (mother) -: William Coulter (brother) -: Joanie Martinez (sister) -: Valerie (granddaughter) survived_by: spouse: Rebecca (Hayden) Coulter children: -: Lisa Hastings -: Robin Brewer (John) -: Jill Jones (Kevin) -: Jeff Coulter (Chris) grandchildren: -: Holly (Steven) -: Chad -: Isaac -: Veronica -: Sabrina -: Buddy -: Jesse great_grandchildren: -: Raegan -: Leo -: Landon personal_life: character: Family man, loving, playful with children and grandchildren hobbies: -: Golf (avid golfer, golf league manager, nickname 'TACO') -: Travel (visited China, Peru, Alaska, France, Italy, England, Ireland, Hawai’i) career: Retired from Ralston Purina after 26 years in telecommunications notable_traits: Storyteller, known for sharing family and bartending stories memorial: event: Memorial Mass date: 2026-01-03 time: 11:00 AM location: Grace Episcopal Church, 514 E. Argonne Dr., Kirkwood, MO 63122 Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
- Marty Supreme (Webster-Kirkwood Times – News) — release_date: 2025-12-25
plot: Set in 1954 New York, Marty Mauser, a top table tennis player and shoe store worker, schemes to live a life of luxury without earning it. His grifting catches up to him as he competes internationally, forcing him to confront his actions and mature.
key_characters: name: Marty Mauser actor: Timothée Chalamet description: Impatient, self-absorbed table tennis player and con artist. -: name: Kay Stone actor: Gwyneth Paltrow description: Fading starlet whom Marty tries to manipulate.
director: Josh Safdie writers: -: Josh Safdie -: Ronald Bronstein themes: -: grifting and consequences -: toxic masculinity in historical context -: struggle between dishonesty and discipline -: personal growth and humility notable_elements: -: 1950s period setting with modern soundtrack featuring Alphaville, Tears For Fears, and New Order -: blend of dark humor and emotional drama -: strong performances by lead and supporting cast including Fran Drescher and Sandra Bernhard critical_take: The film offers an off-center, emotional journey that balances cringe-worthy moments with humor and tension, effectively portraying Marty’s flawed quest for success. Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
- Song Sung Blue (Webster-Kirkwood Times – News) — event: Movie Release date: 2025-12-25 location: Milwaukie details: plot: Mike, a musical impersonator, and Claire, a fellow performer, marry and form a Neil Diamond tribute act called Lightening and Thunder. Their journey through success and personal struggles is marked by love, family challenges, and music that connects and sustains them. themes: -: love -: family -: music -: perseverance -: holiday spirit genre: musical comedy/drama key_people: actors: -: Hugh Jackman -: Kate Hudson writer_director: Craig Brewer screenwriter: Greg Kohs review_highlights: A sweet, charming, feel-good holiday movie with a mix of humor, drama, and music. Strong performances by Jackman and Hudson bring heart and energy, making it a compelling love story with toe-tapping moments. Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
- Eight Holiday House Guests (Webster-Kirkwood Times – News) — main_subject: Glenn Detrick, a Webster Groves resident and retired education administrator, hosts two expatriate families in his home during the holidays. key_points: -: Glenn Detrick, 78, has traveled to 93 countries and founded the Chelsea Detrick Experiential Learning Center at Webster Groves High School in 2010. -: He is currently hosting eight guests: a family of three from Nepal (the Uprety/Sitoula family) and a family of five from Burkina Faso (the Zorome family). -: Detrick temporarily stays at a local B&B to accommodate his guests. -: The hosting honors the memory of his late daughter Chelsea Detrick, who died in 2009; he established the experiential learning center and a Chelsea Center at Nepal Orphans Home. -: The Nepali family includes Priyanka Uprety, her husband Rohit Sitoula, and their daughter Jun Chelsea, named after Detrick’s daughter. -: The Uprety/Sitoula family has integrated into the Webster Groves community and is pursuing American citizenship. -: The Zorome family from Burkina Faso arrived in August 2025; the parents have strong academic and professional backgrounds including ties to Webster University and U.S. government agencies. -: The Zorome children attend local schools in Webster Groves. community_impact: Detrick’s efforts foster cultural exchange, support immigrant families, and enhance educational opportunities for local students through his experiential learning initiatives. Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
Keep an eye on Webster-Kirkwood Times Holiday Print Schedule from Webster-Kirkwood Times – News.