Keith Alan Null

Keith Alan Null obituary, Herrin, IL

Keith Alan Null

Keith Null Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home - Herrin on Jan. 16, 2026.
Keith Alan Null of O'Fallon, IL, passed away on January 14, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his loving family.
Keith, as a youth accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He was baptized in a small Methodist church in Colp, IL Hope Chapel UMC and led a life that was a witness to others of his faith and beliefs. We thank everyone who has been praying for Keith and our family.
After graduating Southern Illinois University, Keith worked for 30 years in the IT Department at The U.S. District Court in East St. Louis, IL.
Keith was born on March 15, 1973 in Herrin, IL to Marilyn S. (Kerley) and Larry G. Null.
He was united in marriage to Amy L. Groves on October 12, 1996 in Herrin, IL. Together they shared 29 wonderful years. She survives him at their home in O'Fallon, IL.
He is also survived by daughter, Madi Null of O'Fallon; his parents, Larry & Marilyn Null of Herrin, IL; brother & sister-in-law, Kirk & Leslie Null of LaGrange, GA; aunt and uncle, Myrna and Gary Dooley of Herrin, IL; sister-in-law, Laura Groves and Daniel Williams of Herrin, IL; brother and sister in law, James & Mindy Groves of Dowell, IL; nieces and nephews, Zoe Maple of Dowell, IL, Callie Thompson of Normal, IL, Jacob Null of Bloomington, IL, Caleb Null of Phoenix, AZ, Cameron and Evan Williams of Herrin, IL, Chase Null of Bloomington, IL; and a host of other family and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles "Charlie" and Yvonne Groves; his grandparents, Elmer & Betty Kerley, and Leonard & Ruby Null; and uncle, Don Null.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2026 at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin with Pastor Stephanie Voss officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Herrin City Cemetery.
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January 17, 2026

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January 16, 2026

First Baptist, Farmer City planted trees.

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Pam Crain

January 17, 2026

Amy, Madi, Larry, and Marilyn,

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will not be there in person with you due to just getting out of the hospital, but my prayers are with all of you.

Gloria Purnell

January 16, 2026

So sorry that you are having to go through this loss. You all are in our prayers. Love Gloria and Jon

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First Baptist, Farmer City planted trees.