Flakey Jo's Homemade Pastries LLC

05/17/2026

Great day @ the Janesville Farmers Market, Inc.!
The Rock County Dairy Promotional Commitee was there handing out string cheese, and chocolate & strawberry milk straws along beside the 2026 Host Family, the Brandl Family Farm, from Clinton.
Please mark your calendar June 6th. For breakfast on the farm!!

This gentleman in this picture, USUALLY goes to over 5 Dairy breakfast EVERY YEAR! What a fun way to get out!
Thank you Rock County Dairy Promotion Council & the Brandl Family for being part of the market today!

05/02/2026

Thank for the kind words! I always enjoy giving back, cause so many have been there for me. In the whole Circle of Life.
What comes around goes around. I started my business from Day 1, that way. And wouldn’t have it no other way. ~Always, Mary Jo

There are some people in our community who give… not for recognition, not for applause—but simply because that’s who they are.

Flakey Jo’s Homemade Pastries is known for incredible, made-from-scratch treats—flaky, warm, and full of that homemade goodness that brings people together. But what truly makes Flakey Jo’s special isn’t just what comes out of the oven… it’s the heart behind it.

That heart belongs to Mary Jo.

Mary Jo has been a steady and generous supporter of the Freedom Ride, year after year. And it doesn’t stop there—she has shown up time and time again for our Veterans, for our events, and for this community. Always willing to give. Always ready to help. Never asking for anything in return.

That kind of quiet strength… that kind of selflessness… that’s what truly defines a person.

And now, Mary Jo is facing a fight of her own. A cancer battle that no one ever asks for—but one we know she will meet with the same courage and grace she has always shown others.

So today, we stand with her.

We lift her up with our prayers.
We surround her with our support.
And we thank her—for every act of kindness, every moment of generosity, and every way she has made this community stronger.

Because Mary Jo hasn’t just served this community…

She has helped define it.

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04/21/2026

🧡..it’s with a plump~a~lump~a, that I still will not be baking toward mid fall or Christmas. My body is still being mending together! Celebratin my 6 month anniversary on April, 15!!!

💛..like one of my brothers said, can’t expect to put a kernel of seed corn in the field & harvest it the next. Your body is going through a lot.

❤️..so that to say, I’m have been layin low, enjoyin being in my garden as my healing process & my mind has been workin in over time!

🧡As we, the Janesville Farmers Marker board have a lot of new & exciting events in the works! That we are bringing to you! And can’t wait to be back!

💛..and too, being Grandma Jo jus melts my heart. I waited out the 6th month to see my granddaughter, with no immune system, and all the viruses & measles going around. I rather be in bed, cause I want to be not cause I had to be, I told my doc.

❤️..I will be at a lot of the markets, still! But, gettin to see the market from your POV, of reason why your there, what brings you here… get fun pictures/videos, help other vendors, Kris our Executive Director, ha, maybe DJ will give me a lesson, and I can spin some tunes!! But best yet, jus to sit on the bench, sippin a coffee, munchin on my imaginary scones. And still be around all the positive & joyous ppl that I hold dear to my heart.
Cause you all keep my business a float, my flutter a buzzing & my heart @ the right place.
💛..I am very blessed through all my customers, Cal Ryan from Shared Kitchen, being a JFM board member/vendor, friends, my daughter, granddaughter, family, my team of doctors, and my Stem cell donor, and so many more lives.

❤️with this being said, I am a person that likes motto’s, especially as a business owner.

I ran across this one last year. And it hit hard, but it’s the truth..”Learn to Value Yourself”!

That was a great EYE OPENER!
We tend to go through life as a crazy zombie, I put it!! The hustle/bustle, trying to make sure we do this/do that, make the money to keep it all going! We go around & around in circles. I didn’t & at all don’t mind that Merry Go round ride. But, hittin an unexpected “brick wall”, and stepping off the merry go round. Sure makes one have a wake up call. AND, despite, what I’m going through, I realized I am ok, and needed it.

I am putting myself first, as no one else can do my healing, And that’s something for me, that I’m proud of. Cause,I’m a goooo~getter! Get it done..and what’s next kinnda person❣️

…..so, I’ll see you on the bench, if I’m not “fluttering around the market”

~much love, Mary Jo/Flakey Jo/Grandma Jo/and offical Stemmey Jo🥰

04/10/2026

And who remembers this FINE, Young, man! 24-7 helping out anyone & everyone Janesville Farmers Market, Inc, at our older location! Dylan ODonnell🥰

Congratulations on your wedding in TN, today!

04/07/2026

We’re so happy to welcome Dani DeOliveira as one of our newest members to the Janesville Farmers Market Board of Directors!

Dani loves the way the Market brings energy to downtown and supports local vendors while creating a strong sense of community. For her, market mornings are all about fresh food, families and dogs strolling through Town Square, and that feeling that summer has officially arrived.

She also hopes more people discover just how much there is to explore at the Market. It’s not just produce, it’s also a chance to shop local, grab coffee or breakfast nearby, and make a whole day of it in downtown Janesville.

03/08/2026

Happy Woman’s Day..be inspired, be an inspiration, and truly stand up for yourself, no matter what’s sometime so uncontrollable, but keep your chin up & look around & up! And keep the faith🫶

I’m doing good, jus laying low, sleeping in, enjoying my flower beds, dog walks, face timing my silly fun granddaughter.
I will be popping up at the Farmers Market,as we are utilizing our other pavilion through education & promoting.
I’m still around but, jus on the back burner, taking my time to heal & produce cells. I’m in no hurry. Because, I have no desire to go back to where I come from♥️
Much rejoicing to all, Mary Jo

12/26/2025

Thank you all for your loving support as I am laying low, and adjusting to my new cells.

Happy Holidays & a healthy New Year to all! Mj

11/27/2025

🍂Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!! I can finally say I’m starting to “bounce back”, “ come up outta the water”!!!
Whatta rough road it has been ! My stem cells were placed in me on Oct. 15th. Prior to having 4 days of chemo before that, followed by 2 days of chemo to kill off bad cells from my donor. I had gotten muscotis, which comes from both the cell transplant & chemo, where my mouth, throat & digestive tract basically lock up & feel like a river that has a bunch of drudge in it. Leading me to losing my appetite, not drinkin, and very painful. So, my only answer was a feeding tube. (Can say I can check that one off). What an experience.! My pic line placed in my arm also got infection, so that had to come out.
Minor but major things..when your a patient!
One day I was jus seating in my chair looking out at the people going in & out of the parking lot @ the UW, here my feeding tube had popped out. OH DEAR…I wanted to crawl in the hole, let this all go away. ONE & DONE on feeding tube was more than enough for me. BUT, I knew I STILL needed one. For my pills being crushed, my nutrients, my life support.
LUCKILY…Jus luckily it was a VERY BITTERSWEET story. The guy who had put it in the previous time was back! He was great! Not in a hurry as it was approaching 5:00pm. We were talking about our businesses! He was worked for someone to build homes. Then started building his own homes for 15 years. Until it took a toll on his body. Then he went into nursing school, and works with kids going through cancer. And also builds guitars! All his gifts from God were showing through! ♥️
I thought I was gonna loose my connection to the world, but everyone that came through my door, we talked & visited for long periods of time!
My nurses my doctors, I saw problem close to 75 individual people that have helped me get to where I am now.
I was able to come home on Nov. 3rd. a day before my daughters birthday, so that was a very nice gift,
My sister Sandy has been my caregiver! She’s been doing a great job!
I FINALLY can say, I can drink water after a whole month, it tasted very calmy. My appetite is getting there.
BUT, sorry To you all, I am in no hurry to get back to baking. As my body is doing 3 fold inside trying to produce & make my red blood cells. Night & day the Keebler elves are BUSY at work. Lots of production lines going on, jus like when I worked at Gardners Bakery on East Wash. And two, I don’t think mentally I can go back to where I jus came from. Even though, the doctors kept asking me if I’m OK or walk the halls. I said, I jus love the wall starring at me for once!!
I did like the fact if I had to be in the hospital it was around Halloween!! They made it great, and so did I! Ha…my costume changed everyday!!🙃
I am very lucky to be in the best of hands @ the UW Health l Carbone Cancer Center. We’re your not a number but a person. I left a lot of joy in B6 566, I told the nurses they were gonna miss me, jus like I miss & appreciated each & everyone, even the housekeepers♥️
So, sorry no Christmas cutouts this year, no german stollen no gingerbread men, jus Flakey Jo making new red blood cells, so I can live & make more cookies & have a longer Jevity in life!
So May you be as much blessed as I am. Thank you all for your continued support, overflowing love, laughter, and I’m missing you all too!

MUCH love & Appreciation, Mary Jo aka Flakey Jo♥️🫶♥️

10/03/2025

Look at this SUPER STAR..a familiar wonderful smile!! Congratulation’s Ms. Kaitlynn you help make ppl’s day. 🌹

Congratulations to Kaitlynn Peters, Parker High School’s October Student of the Month! We’re honored to recognize Kaitlynn for her hard work, leadership, and positive impact at Parker High School - Janesville, WI. Way to go, Kaitlynn

10/01/2025

You want the finest..they have it!! From the great butterfat from Sassy Cow creamery to the right consistency of butter! Their knowledge shows & taste through! Message them & stop by to get your heart “melted”! My favorite chocolates! Isn’t one that’s not my favorite♥️

UPDATE * SOLD OUT 🎉 🎉🎉
Thank you for your amazing response and support!