Linda Okragleski

Linda Okragleski, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born December 27, 1926 in Detroit Michigan to parents Michael and Stella Shaheen (dec). She was the oldest of 6. She is predeceased by brothers Michael, Alfred, and Raymond, survived by her brother Daniel and sister Anna Mae. She was baptized at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church. Mom attended Marygrove College where she studied dietary science. Linda Shaheen married Edward Okragleski on September 4, 1950 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. They had 6 children, Edward, Robert (dec), James (dec), John, Michael, Marianne. Edward and Linda have 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Ed and Linda lived in their first house in Hazel Park, Michigan for almost 10 years. In December, 1960 they moved to their house in Warren, Michigan for the next 48 years. Their final 18 years were spent in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Linda was very active in the community and the church. She was a Helping Hand mother and taught remedial reading at the local elementary school.

She also taught CCD and led the rosary at St. Louise de Marillac for many years. In her later years she aided in numerous activities at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Scottsdale Arizona. These included helping with funerals, stuffing weekly bulletins, a door greater, and spent many hours in the adoration chapel.

Linda also was an avid golfer and traveled to all 50 states and almost all the provinces in Canada.

Linda was deeply loved by all who knew her. In her last years while under Hospice care in Phoenix and Michigan, she always kissed the nurses and caregivers with a warm smile.

Linda will be deeply missed by all and we pray for her to rest in peace and the Jesus perpetual light shine upon her

A Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 2:00-8:00 P.M. with Rosary Prayers at 6:30 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., in Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass will follow on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 16245 N. 60th St., in Scottsdale, AZ. Burial will take place in Michigan at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery after services are held in Arizona.