Jennifer Ann Carmine Swett

Jennifer Ann Carmine Swett, age 40, of Saint Paul, formerly of Red Wing, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and friends, on Thursday, December 8, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jenny was born on September 28, 1971 in Minot, ND. She grew up in Red Wing and graduated from Central High School in 1990.
Jenny enjoyed spending time with loved ones, painting and drawing, camping and the outdoors, and making others laugh. To see examples of Jenny's humor, spirit and courage during the past four years, visit: www.caringbridge.org/visit/jennyswett
She is survived by her husband, Paul of Saint Paul; two beautiful daughters, Ruthie Jo and Echo; two loyal dogs, Guido and Rocco; parents, Debby Berg-Carmine of Saint Paul and Jack and Sheila Carmine of Red Wing; sister Katie Carmine of Cologne, brother Jon Carmine of Red Wing, and stepsisters Kaila and Brittany Schmidt of Lake City, paternal grandmother Agnes Carmine of Gurnee, Illinois; and extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wed., Dec. 14, 2011 at Saint Pascal's Catholic Church, 1757 Conway St., St. Paul, with Father Tony Andrade officiating, with a visitation one hour prior at the church. A gathering for friends and family will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel, with a time for memories and remembrances starting at 7:30 p.m. Memorials preferred to the family and will be used towards an education fund being set up for Ruthie and Echo. The family would like to extend their thanks to Jenny's Affirming Life Support Group and the staff at Minnesota Oncology for all the support and care during the past four years.