James Willard Ravenscroft, age 77, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison. 

A Visitation for Jim will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Necedah, followed by a sharing of memories at 11:00 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Bayview Cemetery in Necedah. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.