Marilyn Seams

February 9, 1932 – September 1, 2026

Marilyn Seams, age 94, passed away on September 1, 2026. Born and raised in Moline, Illinois, Marilyn graduated from Moline Senior High School in 1950 before continuing her education at Moline Community College, Northern Illinois University, and Hamline College, where she earned multiple degrees, including a master's degree.

Marilyn moved to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area in 1950 and enjoyed a long and varied career in communications and public relations. She worked in radio and television at WOC and KSTP and later served as Public Relations Director for the Girl Scout Council of Saint Croix Valley. She also worked in the Communications Department at Saint Joseph's Hospital, at I.C. Systems, and as a freelance public relations professional. She built a home in White Bear Lake and continued working until retiring at age 79.

She is survived by her brother, Duane Seams of Vero Beach, Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Bill Payden (Lisa), Betty Herzfeldt (Rich), Debbie Tyler, Tom Payden (Deb), Jennifer Geske, Mary Beth Seams, Chip Seams, and Chris Seams (Rosa).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jennie (Wahlstrom) and Charles Seams, and brothers Neal Payden and Kenneth Seams.

Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Moline, Illinois.