From the Freeman Courier:
John C. Koch, a Freeman resident and candidate for District 19 House in the Nov. 6 general election, died unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism late Friday night, Oct. 26 during a family visit to Texas. Services are pending.
Koch, 72, entered the District 19 race as a Democrat and will remain on the ballot.
That’s awful! Praying for the family. Rest in peace, John.