Deborah Volland Atchetee

Abbeville --Funeral services officiated by Reverend Glenn Meaux will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 03, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Deborah Volland Atchetee, 69, who passed away on the evening of November 27, 2025. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Mausoleum . Serving as pallbearers will be Mickey Atchetee, Mike Erzen, Joseph Erzen, Matthew Undheim, Bernard Duhon, Michael Atchetee, David Bertrand, and Eric Broussard.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville on Tuesday, December 02, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM; Wednesday, December 03, 2025 from 8:00 AM until the service.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Deborah was the daughter of Robert Ray Volland and Helen Johnson Volland. She earned her degree in Education from the University of Kentucky and later married the love of her life, Whitney Atchetee, on December 30, 1978. Together, they built a life grounded in devotion, family, and quiet strength.

Deborah was an extraordinary homemaker and a fiercely dedicated mom. She had a lifelong passion for the arts and was deeply involved with the Abbey Players Theatre as a lifetime patron. Though she only acted once, her heart belonged backstage-directing shows, running lights and sound, and creating and building sets. She even managed to pull her kids into the magic of theatre right alongside her.

A woman of many creative talents, Deborah enjoyed stained glass work and was an avid quilter. She was the type of person who liked to stay behind the scenes, watching the world with a gentle curiosity, but she absolutely lit up when she was surrounded by her children and their friends-each of whom lovingly called her "Mom."

Deborah cherished her second home in Pentwater, Michigan. She was active in the community she adored, making countless northern friends and settling comfortably into the rhythm of lake life every summer. She was a member of the Pentwater Garden Club, served on the scholarship committee for Pentwater High School, and treasured her women's group, her morning coffee gatherings at Good Stuff, and the friendships that lasted a lifetime. Her faith community at Lighthouse LCMS meant the world to her.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Ray Volland and Helen Johnson Volland, and her sister, Joyce Volland Vicha.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Whitney Atchetee of Abbeville; her daughter Jennifer Atchetee Erzen (Michael) of Abbeville; and her son Mickey Louis Atchetee (Erin), also of Abbeville. She is also survived by her two beloved grandchildren-Joseph "Joey" (Jenn) and Emilia (Mickey)-who were her pride and joy.

Deborah's life was one lived with love, creativity, and quiet dedication. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deborah’s name to Lighthouse Lutheran Church (231) 869-2527 PO Box 235Pentwater, MI, 49449-0235 https://michigandistrict.org/donate/give-now/

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.