Jessica Anne (Keppy) McHugh
Wednesday, June 10, 1970
Date of Death:
Friday, July 18, 2025
Age:
55 years old
Celebration of Life
Date: Wednesday July 30, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Byron Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Pine Hill Cemetery [ view map ]
Additional Burial/Service Information
Wednesday, June 10, 1970
Date of Death:
Friday, July 18, 2025
Age:
55 years old
Wednesday, June 10, 1970
Date of Death:
Friday, July 18, 2025
Age:
55 years old
Jessica Anne (Keppy) McHugh
Jessica Anne (Keppy) McHugh, age 55, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, Minnesota, after courageously battling cancer for many years.
Jessica was born on June 10, 1970, in Scott County, Davenport, Iowa, to Steven and Sharon (Anderson) Keppy, who now reside in Jefferson, Wisconsin. She graduated from Middleton High School and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she was a proud member of Alpha Phi and Beta Sigma Phi International.
On October 13, 2001, Jessica married William “Bill” McHugh, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Together, they built a life filled with laughter and adventure.
Jessica worked as the Inventory Control Specialist at Rochester Public Utilities and was formerly the administrator of “Lower Sodium – No Problem.” She had a vibrant personality and a deep love for animals, especially dogs. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed being part of a close-knit team in a Colonial Lanes Bowling League in Rochester.
She is survived by her husband, Bill McHugh; her parents, Steven and Sharon Keppy; and her brother, Dan Keppy of Cross Plains, WI, along with his children, Owen and Joseph Keppy. Jessica was also a devoted stepmother to Nick (Amy) McHugh, Brandon (Megan) McHugh, and Adam (Michelle) McHugh. She is also survived by her 6 step- grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Byron Funeral Home, 1620 Voll Drive NW, Byron, MN 55920.
A visitation and service will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Pine Hill Cemetery Chapel in Davenport, Iowa. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. A luncheon will be served afterward for family and friends.
In honor of Jessica’s generous and caring spirit, memorials may be directed to Season’s Hospice in Rochester, MN, or to the Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation.
She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, sense of humor, and the love she shared with those around her.
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Jessie’s friendship meant so much to me. She was such a funny, kind, and positive person-my very first friend at MHS. Despite the years and distance, we kept track of each other and were able to reconnect. I am already missing her but am so glad that we could visit virtually before she passed away. Sending love and prayers to the McHugh and Keppy families!
I was so sorry to hear of Jessica's passing. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person we became fb friends. I so enjoyed her posts and photos, and could relate to her health struggles the last few years. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, and my cousin Bill. Rest in peace, no more pain.
My deepest condolences to both the Keppy and McHugh family. I worked with Jess at RPU for 10 years and she was not only a co-worker, but she was a good friend and will be sorely missed by not just myself, but everyone that worked with her.
She always had an upbeat attitude and touched a lot of people's lives with her stories and friendly manner. She was a good listener and had no problem telling you her opinion, even the bad stuff (like how good the Packers were)!
She was way too young to be taken from us so soon and everyone will miss her.
My sympathy to Bill and family with the passing of Jessica. Bill and Jessica were neighbors down the street of our cul de sac. When I would walk my dog past their house, their dog loved to greet my dog. Jessica was a wonderful lady! RIP Jessica
We are so truly sorrowful for the loss of your daughter, Jessica. She fought such a valiant fight against her cancer. Please know that we are thinking about you in this time of sorrow and wish we could do something that would help ease your pain. Our deepest sympathy, Sharon and Michael
We chatted just this week. It's hard to accept she is gone. We send our love and prayers.
Jessie, I couldn't have asked for a better niece. Your kindness was always recognized and appreciated, as was your strength and determination. God's peace niece. John 14:27