Bret Justin Hoff, 24, of Cherry Valley lost his battle with drug addiction Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. Bret was born May 9, 1983, in Rockford. He attended Jefferson High School and Rock Valley College. Survivors include mother, Joy Hoff of Cherry Valley; father, Roger (Dea) Hoff of Grand Chain; brothers, Marty (Lisa) Rowe of Byron, Paul (Shawn) Rowe of Rockford; sisters, Donna (Bruce) Stewart of Anchorage, Alaska, Carrie Hoff of Los Angeles; grandmother, Allie Farley; several aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews; special nephew, close as a brother, Morgan (Malia) Rowe of Rockford; girlfriend, Jenny Smith of South Beloit. Service at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.