Racine – Helen Jane (nee: Elliott, Ogura) Bodnar, age 89, passed away at Ascension All Saints Medical Center early Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

Helen was born in St. Paul, MN on January 27, 1935 to the late Harry and Jennie (nee: Reich) Elliott. She was united in marriage with Rudolph Bodnar. He passed away on July 11, 2000.

Helen had been employed as a dental assistant for Spring Dental Clinic, retiring in 1976. Among her interests, she enjoyed reading, cooking and puzzles. Helen loved being together with her entire family.

Surviving are her children, Jennifer Nemeth, Julie (Paul) Chacon and James (Kim Schimmel) Ogura, Jr.; grandchildren, Jessica (Chris) Herek, Joshua (Lindsay) Chacon, Ellyn (David) Madisen, Zachary Chacon, Sara Ogura and Evan Chacon; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Parker, Lola, Thea, Melieke, Lilly, David and Lexi; former husband, James (Elizabeth Magerl) Ogura, Sr.; special friends, Tamra and Terri; other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Esther (Charles) McKee; and son-in-law, Steven Nemeth.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11:00 am in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

A heartfelt note of thanks to the staffs of Ascension All Saints Hospital and Compassus Hospice for the compassionate care and support given in Helen's time of need.